CHARLIE CHAN: THE COMPLETE MYSTERIES COLLECTION

Charlie Chan #1-6 omnibus

by Earl Derr Biggers

This volume gathers a complete collection of the novels by Earl Derr Biggers dedicated to the cantonese detective Charlie Chan. Charlie Chan, a character who has become incredibly popular also thanks to numerous film ,radio, tv and comics adaptation, uses his intelligence, social skills and sense of justice to carry out his investigation in the sunny setting of Honolulu. A must-read for mystery lovers.

1352 pages, Kindle Edition

First published January 1, 1932

About the author

Earl Derr Biggers was born in Warren, Ohio on August 24, 1884. Years later, while attending Harvard University, Biggers showed little passion for the classics, preferring instead writers such as Rudyard Kipling and Richard Harding Davis. Following his graduation from Harvard in 1907, he worked briefly for the Cleveland Plain Dealer and at Bobbs-Merrill publishers. By 1908, Biggers was hired at the Boston Traveler to write a daily humor column. Soon, however, he became that paper's drama critic. It was at this time that he met Elanor Ladd, who would later become his wife and who would have a marked influence in his writing.

Reviews

[Eric · Rating 4 out of 5]

I will review each novel in this omnibus immediately after reading and will update the review accordingly.

The House Without a Key:- the first appearance of Charlie Chan dates from 1925 but reads better than many mysteries of that period. The writing is surprisingly good and the impact of Hawaii on "outsiders" is vividly conveyed. There are red herring in plenty, and a fair quota of romance, which is par for the era. The characterisation and plotting are solid, although I spotted the perpetrator without too much difficulty. This was both interesting and very readable.****

[Kunal · Rating 5 out of 5]

A masterpiece!

Each of these 6 stories are such intricately written and thought out. They keep you at the edge of the seat and at the same time, they are long enough to make you impatient to the level of being frustrated with gthe whodunit surprise. Simply brilliant read.

[alansplace · Rating 5 out of 5]

What a great character! Reading these prompted me to put all the Charlie Chan movies I could find in my Netflix Queue. Enjoyed these 6 novels a lot and am enjoying watching the old movies a lot as well.

[Yibbie · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love these mysteries. They are so well written. Charlie is such an unusual detective figure. If you're looking for a detective who isn't full of himself and has a refreshing view on life you'll like this one.

[Wilbur · Rating 4 out of 5]

Dated, slightly racist(though not as bad as in the movies), but great fun.

[Betsy-Gay Kraft · Rating 5 out of 5]

These books written in the 1920s and 1930s would not be for everyone. If you enjoy period pieces and if you enjoy cozies, then these stories are great fun.

[Pamela · Rating 4 out of 5]

Classic mysteries. Easy reading and very relaxing.